Honey-Graham Fruit Pizza

Honey-Graham Fruit Pizza

YIELD: Makes 1 pizza

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups - all-purpose flour

1/2 cup - whole wheat or graham flour

1 tsp. - baking powder

1/4 tsp. - baking soda

1/4 tsp. - salt

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) - butter or margarine, melted

1/3 cup - honey

1 tsp. - vanilla extract

1 - egg yolk, lightly beaten

1/4 cup - nonfat milk

1 (8 oz.) package - Neufchatel or reduced-fat cream cheese

1/4 cup - honey

3 cups - assorted sliced or whole fresh fruits

toasted coconut or granola, optional honey or chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS

To make the crust:

In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well.

In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, honey, and vanilla; stir into the flour mixture. Stir in egg yolk and milk; form into a ball with hands.

Place on a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet. With floured hands, press dough to form a 12-inch circle.

Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

To make topping:

In a small bowl, combine Neufchatel cheese and honey; mix until well blended.

To serve:

Spread topping onto crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Arrange fruit over top; sprinkle with toasted coconut and drizzle with honey, if desired.